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Thank you for your information gents, much appreciated. Can you tell me if simply checking say a plug socket would answer the question if I have 230 or 240vac supply ?. GaryMo, You are right in saying it does say 0,03a on the RCD. Also concerning the insulation, yes there is loft...

I am hoping to go from what I think is 8.5kw(sticker on shower not legible) to a new 9.5kw electric shower. Typical 3 bed semi, bathroom on first floor, kitchen on ground floor. my shower supply runs from the bathroom inside gyproc cavity to pull cord isolator, then it crosses joists in...

Are you saying that the only working rad in your home is the bathroom one ?. more details of your heating system/boiler required.

It would work. Why not replace the 30a breaker with a 6a for piece if mind. Remember to replace the fuse inside the plug to appropriate rating. PS. Im not an electrician and do not know if using this radial circuit would be suitable and to current regs, so dont quote me. Al

Why not use a masonry drill bit, eg 10mm and patch maybe 20 holes, then clean up inside tile edge with rough sand paper. Al

Did you use too much lubricant ?. If so try cleaning off the lubricant with a towel and see if it helps. Al

apply only light pressure after lubrication, (that sounds crazy). Wiggle it into place, then its easy to remove if you need to adjust length (lol). Al

Yes, spot on, I was just trying to help the OP, Ive seen so many screw ups lol. Al

To be honest, although it may seem picky, I always use plenty of silicone grease with good chamfer, simply because I will be drain testing with local building control. If you get leaks then you got big problems to cure a stack thats boxed in without inspection hatches. Hope that makes...

Remember when you cut the 110 pipe to put a nice chamfer all the way round, then plenty of silicone grease, then slide it into the stack outlet. IF YOU SCREW THIS UP AND LOSE THE RUBBER (IN THE STACK OUTLET) THEN IT WONT BE TIGHT, AND YOU WILL LOSE THE SEAL.......HENCE STINKY BATHROOM. Al

You have already arrived on the perfect site for tips on most DIY jobs. Are you using masonry drill bits and drilling bricks ?. Maybe you are using too small Rawlplug for that massive shelf ?. Does the plaster crumble to dust in your walls ?. More info needed Kaydee. Al

They are left hand thread of course!

goto merchant or DIY chain and get an adaptor.

The best finish is with a router and biscuit brackets to pull tight together, then matching silicone to make invisible join. in my opinion. Al

I use the 6280 14.4 model for light screwing :wink: You can get 1.3ah upto 3.0ah for this making it perfect for an 10 hour shift. Al

A bit of PTFE round your pvc pipe should help. Al

TP&N?, is it Three phase and neutral ?. you have some great weekly pics RF, only problem is us plumbers dont have a clue. I guess the picture shows terrible attempts ?. Al

more info on your heating system would be helpful. sounds like airlock possibly ?. Al

Ive got the Samsung model,which comes with the pipe and 15mm & 22mm female connection with rubber washer. All I done was tee of the cold mains in 15mm then fit a bolofix valve, then just use the 15mm nut/washer supplied with Fridge freezer. install the filter and flush a few litres thru...

How do you know this bamber ?. I expect to be working for myself anyway so why would I care what I was worth to the average central heating installation company. A thousand years away from sitting ACS, come on Bamber basic gas is included within city and guilds 6129 i think you'll find...